Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Hackathons have become a new way of doing business, creating products, advancing healthcare, and innovation. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. George Washington University, Southern Illinois University and Workcred, a nonprofit affiliate of the American National Standards Institute, are teaming up to build a “credential registry” that would increase the transparency and value of industry credentials and degrees. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Students at California State University, San Bernardino will soon be able to charge their mobile devices wirelessly all over campus. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. To help innovators at Purdue University convert their technology ideas into commercial endeavors, the university is running a mentoring program where faculty help other faculty. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. While the primary mission of our colleges and universities should remain focused on education, rather than skills training, many influencers in both higher education and the private sector have acknowledged the skills gap and are experimenting with new approaches—sometimes teaming up on initiatives to augment the college experience. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The University of Illinois is heavily invested in offering courses online, but the president doesn’t want the on-campus environment to suffer. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. By 2003, 81% of colleges had at least one online class, and from 2002 to 2008 there was a 187% increase of students taking online classes. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Amid increasing cyber attacks on both political and commercial targets by groups linked to China, the barriers to entering this potentially lucrative black market industry are close to non-existent as hackers share tips and best practices online. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. In response to the University of Cincinnati’s emphasis on online and technology-based learning, the university will open its Center for Engagement in eLearning in the beginning of fall semester. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. E-learning has taken off since HKU launched its first online course last year, with benefits for on-campus education too. More...